Most Played Multiplayer Games on Steam
Take a look at the top multiplayer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of August 29th 2025. Want to explore even more multiplayer titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best multiplayer games.
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played multiplayer game, thanks to its 799,999 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
799,999
players
2. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,498,969 reviews of which 2,037,143 were positive and 461,826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 488,463 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among multiplayer games based on player count.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
488,463
players
3. HELLDIVERS™ 2
The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter. HELLDIVERS™ 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on February 08th 2024 has received 1,017,635 reviews of which 775,883 were positive and 241,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 97,422 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among multiplayer games based on player count.
7.6
775,883
241,752
97,422
players
4. Rust
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night. Rust is a game developed and published by . Released on February 08th 2018 has received 1,227,784 reviews of which 1,071,135 were positive and 156,649 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 90,851 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
8.7
1,071,135
156,649
90,851
players
5. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe! Marvel Rivals is a game developed and published by . Released on December 05th 2024 has received 287,569 reviews of which 228,817 were positive and 58,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 76,328 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
7.9
228,817
58,752
76,328
players
6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X is a game developed and published by . Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,398,584 reviews of which 1,172,854 were positive and 225,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 61,751 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
61,751
players
7. Dead by Daylight
Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer. Dead by Daylight is a game developed and published by . Released on June 14th 2016 has received 797,216 reviews of which 630,223 were positive and 166,993 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 54,076 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
7.9
630,223
166,993
54,076
players
8. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale. Apex Legends™ is a game developed and published by . Released on November 04th 2020 has received 994,979 reviews of which 668,053 were positive and 326,926 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 49,853 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
6.7
668,053
326,926
49,853
players
9. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! Team Fortress 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,161,472 reviews of which 1,044,264 were positive and 117,208 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 47,497 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
47,497
players
10. PEAK
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK? PEAK is a game developed and published by . Released on June 16th 2025 has received 119,438 reviews of which 111,756 were positive and 7,682 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 47,149 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
9.2
111,756
7,682
47,149
players
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